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Tragedy on Center Hill Lake Sparks 4th of July Water Safety Reminder!

Jul 04, 2025 at 09:13 am by WGNS

Center Hill Lake, TN - As Independence Day draws crowds to Tennessee’s lakes and rivers, officials are urging boaters and swimmers to stay vigilant following a trag.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks Among Least Credit-Diligent States, According to New WalletHub Report

Jun 28, 2025 at 05:15 am by WGNS

Tennessee - Volunteer State residents are among the least vigilant in managing credit, ranking 45th out of 50 states in a recent WalletHub study that assessed credit dili.... Read More

Legislation cracking down on AI-generated child pornography signed into law!

Jun 03, 2025 at 12:28 pm by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Legislation sponsored by Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) to combat the rise of AI-generated child pornography in Tennessee was signed into law by Governor Bill.... Read More

From Storytelling to Sculpture: MTSU Alumni College Invites You Back to Campus

May 20, 2025 at 01:42 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s much anticipated 16th Annual Alumni Summer College is just around the corner, alumni and friends of the u.... Read More

Commentary by Dr. Burriss: Hidden Treasures in Plain Sight

May 19, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - A man plans to check his old prints and picture frames after hearing surprising stories of hidden treasures. Harvard once bought what they thought was a $28 copy.... Read More

UPDATE: Former FBI Employee Gets 20 Years for Child Exploitation

May 12, 2025 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

A former FBI electronics technician, Justin Carroll, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for multiple crimes involving minors, including sexual exploitation, coer.... Read More

Second Chances in Tennessee: Legal Aid Society Helps Formerly Incarcerated Rebuild Their Lives

May 09, 2025 at 03:10 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE — One in three adults in the United States has a criminal record — whether it’s an arrest, conviction, or incarceration. That staggering num.... Read More

Tennessee Unveils Historic Transportation Funding Boost Without Raising Taxes

May 08, 2025 at 11:20 am by WGNS News

For the first time, Tennessee’s annual budget includes recurring General Fund dollars dedicated to transportation, a move set to transform infrastructure development acr.... Read More

Smyrna Native Honored for Exceptional Service in U.S. Navy Submarine Force

May 05, 2025 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, SAN DIEGO - A proud moment for the town of Smyrna, Tennessee, as one of its own, Senior Chief Fire Control Technician (Submarine) Christopher.... Read More

Court Denies Appeal Over DUI Sentencing Challenge in Rutherford County

May 05, 2025 at 07:03 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected an appeal by Joseph George Schenck, who argued that his sentence in multiple criminal cas.... Read More

Tennessee Claws Its Way Back to Third Place in the Great Gas Price Games - Rutherford Co. Prices UP

May 05, 2025 at 06:27 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - It’s been a wild ride on the great American gas price rollercoaster, and Tennessee is thrilled to be back in the race for the coveted title of “Cheapes.... Read More

Insurance Must Treat Mental and Physical Health Equally, Say Tennessee Commissioners

May 01, 2025 at 11:10 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month. In supporting the gubernatorial proclamation, the Ten.... Read More

Murfreesboro Halts Special Census Amid Statewide Shift to Annual Population Estimates

Apr 22, 2025 at 04:03 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The City of Murfreesboro has officially suspended its special census efforts following the Tennessee General Assembly's approval of leg.... Read More

Unsung Heroes: Rutherford County Honors Telecommunicators

Apr 18, 2025 at 09:05 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Public Safety officials celebrate and thank the Rutherford County Telecommunicators during National Public Safety.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks Among Nation’s Top States for New Hotel Growth Since 2019

Apr 15, 2025 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the hospitality industry rebounds from the travel slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennessee has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sta.... Read More

MTSU student-golfer's father along with grandparents killed Friday in Polk County plane crash!

Apr 12, 2025 at 11:49 pm by WGNS

Polk County, TN - A tragic plane crash in Polk County on Friday (4/11/2025) afternoon claimed the lives of three individuals, including the father and grandparents of Mid.... Read More

Ram's Redbud Road Report in Construction Zones

Apr 12, 2025 at 08:16 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - You're experiencing one of the fabled "Tennessee Winters". This one is officially known as "Redbud Winter". It comes when the redbud trees are in bloom, and.... Read More

Man Arrested for Rape of a Child; Investigation Began After 11-Year-Old Victim Gave Birth

Apr 11, 2025 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN – Metro Nashville Youth Service detectives arrested a 19-year-old man for rape of a child as the result of an investigation that began after the girl gave.... Read More

Food Insecurity Among Tennessee Families Remains at 39% for 3rd Year

Apr 02, 2025 at 08:04 am by WGNS

Nashville, TN - Four in 10 Tennessee parents reported unmet food, utility or housing needs for their families within the last 12 months, according to data from the Vander.... Read More

Police: Speeding Driver with Open Alcohol Containers Kills Two in I-24 Wreck

Mar 27, 2025 at 02:16 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE Nashville, TN - At approximately 1:15 Thursday (3/27/2027) morning, a devastating collision on I-24 East near the Rutherford-Davidson County line claimed the lives of a.... Read More